Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in East Ellijay, GA

There are 4 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of East Ellijay. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in East Ellijay.

Pet Friendly Amicalola Falls State Park
Amicalola Falls State Park Leashed dogs are allowed at Amicalola Falls State Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Dawsonville, GA. The waterfall the park is named for is the main attraction, as it is 729 feet of beautiful cascading water, and the third tallest east of the Mississippi River. There are also many hiking trails you and Fido can explore. Pet parents should be aware that some of the trails leading to the falls include metal grate steps to make them non-slip for humans, however canines may find these challenging. Please keep your pup on a leash no longer than 6 feet and remember to clean up any messes they leave behind. See Details
Pet Friendly Fort Mountain State Park
Fort Mountain State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Fort Mountain State Park, a pet-friendly natural space that was home to the Cherokee Nation for hundreds of years in Chatsworth, GA. You and Fido can explore over 50-miles of trails that are also popular with horseback riders and mountain bikers. See Details
Chimp Trails at Project Chimps Leashed dogs are permitted on four pet-friendly "Chimp Trails" at Project Chimps, an attraction in Morganton, GA. The main trail parking is just past the green mailbox #2031 on the right, from there you can take the Blue Trail to the trailhead. The four trails (Blue Trail, Nature Trail, Yellow Trail and White Trail) are accessible from dawn until dusk and are a great place to view wildlife or hear the sounds of nearby chimps within the sanctuary. A $2 donation is requested per hiker. See Details
Benton MacKaye Trailhead The Benton MacKaye Trail is an almost 300-mile-long pet-friendly trail that winds through Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. Along the way, hikers on the BMT can explore varied trails that feature ridgeline views, mountain stream crossings, abundant wildflowers and more in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Leashed dogs are welcome on a number of BMTA dog-friendly hikes. See Details
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